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Many people drink honey, lemon and lukewarm water in the morning. This is believed to be beneficial in aiding digestion and keeping the body fresh. But according to nutritionists, a mixture of honey and turmeric is many times more effective than a mixture of honey and lemon. Be it raw turmeric or powdered turmeric, its effectiveness also increases when mixed with honey. Both honey and turmeric have properties that help reduce inflammation and antioxidant properties. Let us find out the benefits that are obtained from having turmeric mixed with honey-
Helpful in preventing disease
The antioxidants in the mixture of honey and turmeric help the body’s resistance to disease. This is because both of these ingredients contain anti-inflammatory elements. This mixture helps fight against free radicals in the body, which keeps oxidative stress under control.
Helpful in digestion
Having turmeric with honey can aid the normal process of digestion. But if one has regular indigestion or stomach problems, one should take a doctor’s advice instead of relying only on home remedies.
Increases the skin’s glow
The health of the skin depends to a large extent on food, sleep and drinking adequate water. The antioxidant elements of turmeric and honey, besides the well-being of the body, also help retain the skin’s glow.
How to have it
A pinch of turmeric mixed with a teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water can be had. But it is not right to have too much honey. Especially those who have blood sugar problems would do well to take a doctor’s advice before having honey regularly.
Source: Anandabazar, Bangladesh Pratidin
